Her feet
barely touched the dirt road as she fled for her life. But Ae-Cha suddenly
stopped dead in her tracks . . .

Her eyes
widened, staring at the rushing, icy river separating her life of slavery in
North Korea and the Chinese border – which meant freedom.

“Can I do
this?” she whispered.But her fear soon melted into courageous faith. And after
remembering God’s faithfulness and His presence – sustaining her during her
last seven years in a labor camp because of her faith – Ae-Cha’s resolve
transformed into steel as she said, “After making it this far, Father, I’m
certain that you’re with me and aiding my escape.”

Ae-Cha slowly sank into the river. The icy burn
immediately paralyzing her every limb – and sending her into shock. After mere
minutes, she drifted out of consciousness, succumbing to the deadly cold